CDC, Mass. DPH Partner To Address Spike In HIV Diagnoses In Commonwealth
Partnership highlights need to address HIV transmission through intravenous drug use By: Mike Givens/TRT Assistant Editor— In response to an alarming rise in HIV diagnoses…
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CDC: Gay, Bisexual Males at Much Higher Rates of Substance Use
High School age gay, bisexual males also receive more prejudice The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently released data showing that high school age males…
CDC Reports Startling Increase in the Rise of STIs, Stresses Safe-Sex Practices
By: Mike Givens/TRT Assistant Editor— In November, the Atlanta-based Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released a report highlighting a significant increase in sexually…
Rates of HIV Falling: Gay Men Still More Vulnerable Than Most
By: Eric Brus*— The U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that annual HIV diagnoses fell 19% in the U.S. from 2005 to…
Major Study Confirms Need for Early HIV Treatment
By: Eric Brus* — In late May, researchers in a major international study reported definitive evidence that early antiretroviral treatment (ART) substantially reduces HIV-infected persons’ risks…
CDC to Fund New Programs to Prevent HIV Infection Among Transgender People and Bay/Bi Men
By: Eric Brus*— The U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recently announced $185 million in funding for three new programs to prevent HIV infection among…
Rates of HIV Diagnoses in U.S. stable, but Gay Men Still Have High Rates of Infection
By: Eric Brus*— Late last month, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released their new surveillance report, Diagnoses of HIV infection in the United…
Study: Higher Rates of HIV Among Black Gay Men Expected to Continue for Decades
By: Eric Brus*— Gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men (MSM) currently account for about two-thirds of all new HIV infections in…
Gay Men Say that HIV is a Top Health Issue, but Few Get Tested Regularly
By: Eric Brus*— More than half (52%) of U.S. men who identify as gay or bisexual consider HIV/AIDS to be the most important health issue…
National HIV Testing Day Works, HIV Resources for Gay & Bisexual Men
By: Eric Brus*— A new study by the U.S. Centers for Disease Contorl finds that both the number of HIV tests administered and the number of new…
#SpeakOutHIV: 25 Young Gay Men. 25 Inspiring Stories.
MENLO PARK, Cal.—Twenty-five young gay men get real about HIV as part of #SpeakOutHIV, a campaign from Greater Than AIDS. The group is encouraging people…
Disproportionate Impact of Smoking on LGBT People
By: Harvey Makadon, MD— As a primary care physician I routinely talk with patients about the hazards of smoking. But I must confess that I…
National Report Documents Hate Violence Against LGBTQ and HIV Communities
By: Eric Brus*— High levels of hate violence against LGBTQ and HIV-affected communities continued last year, according to the new report, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender,…
How The Hobby Lobby Decision Could Undermine The Fight Against HIV/AIDS
The Supreme Court’s Hobby Lobby decision might make it harder for millions of LGBT Americans to access treatment that could revolutionize the fight against HIV/AIDS. The Supreme…
Report Calls for Law Enforcement Reform Policy Dealing with LGBT people & People Living with HIV
Plus, watchdog group finds that media underreports major HIV news. By: Eric Brus* A new report from Columbia Law finds that policy changes are needed…
Fenway: Health Risks of LGBs Not Well Documented
By: Lisa Keen/Keen News Service— A report released March 27 by the Boston-based Fenway Institute has found important health-related risks within the LGB community that…
El Suicidio Se Puede Prevenir: Toma Estas Medidas ¡Actúa Ahora!
Por: Wilfred Labiosa*/Columnista de TRT— ¿Cómo debemos enfrentar este problema que se suscita tanto en nuestra sociedad? ¿Cómo podemos prevenir más suicidios en nuestra comunidad?…
AIDS: Signs of Progress, But Worries About Cuts
By: Lisa Keen/Keen News Service— More than 9,000 people with HIV were on a waiting list for federal assistance in buying their medications in…
Bullying Prevention Awareness Month
By: Kathleen Sebelius/HHS Secretary— October is Bullying Prevention Awareness Month—when individuals, families, schools, and communities across the nation help to raise awareness about bullying prevention….
Will Black Gay & Bisexual Men use Daily Drug to Prevent HIV Infection?
By: Eric Brus*— Last month, a demonstration study was launched to determine whether black gay and bisexual men would benefit from the use of drugs…
Fenway Lauds Mermin Appointment to CDC’s Direct National Center For HIV, Viral Hepatitis, STD & Tuberculosis Prevention
BOSTON, Mass.—Last week, Jonathan Mermin, MD, MPH was named the new Director at the National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention (NCHHSTP)…
A Brief History of HIV/AIDS & the LGBTQ Community
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HIV Still a Crisis in LGBT Community: Support 2013 AIDS Walk & 5K Run
By: Rebecca Haag*/Special to TRT– Forgetting about AIDS or not thinking about your risk for HIV is relatively easy to do. Especially today when AIDS…